This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X20SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X20SCM in place of this model. The MBL replacement upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body and the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor switches (the MAL used CS1-M / DS1-M).
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X20SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X20SCM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 20mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X20SCM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X20SCM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X20SCM
The AirTAC MAL32X20SCM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 20mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X20SCM, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting interface perfectly.
This legacy unit features a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection and a CM round-end back cover. The older MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, the -S magnet on this MAL works with legacy CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MBL successor requires the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family. The cylinder uses a heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining seal and a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide to support the 12mm carbon-steel rod, which is plated with 20um hard chrome.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X20SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X20SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X20SCM |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 20 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | G1/8 |
| Rod thread | M10×1.25 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.1 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed rubber bumper |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MAL datasheet (now discontinued). The MBL32X20SCM carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 82 kgf | |
The MBL32X20SCM produces the same force from the same bore — a true drop-in on output. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X20SCM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×20 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional magnet for a CS1-M / DS1-M sensor (MBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). |
| CA / U / CM | Back cover: CA pivot, U flat-end or CM round-end. |
Replacement mapping: MAL → MBL, MSAL → MSBL, MTAL → MTBL, MALD → MBLD, MALJ → MBLJ.
Where the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X20SCM Is Used
PCB conveyor gating
The 402N push force at 0.5MPa easily actuates a stop gate on a printed circuit board conveyor, while the 20mm short stroke fits perfectly in tight transfer chassis clearances.
Chip tray ejection
Ideal for kicking semiconductor wafer trays out of a test socket, where the CM round-end back cover accommodates slight pivot misalignment during the ejection arc.
Vial sorting diverter
Provides rapid 30-800mm/s actuation to deflect small pharmaceutical vials into a reject lane, with the -S magnet confirming the divert arm reached the home position via a CS1-M sensor.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X20SCM with MBL32X20SCM
To replace the MAL32X20SCM, order the MBL32X20SCM and verify your porting (PT tapered thread form, G1/8), the CM round-end back cover, and the magnet requirement. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, plan to upgrade your legacy CS1-M or DS1-M switches to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors used on the MBL line. If you need to step down to a smaller bore, the 25mm neighbor provides 245N push at 0.5MPa; if you need more force, stepping up to the 40mm bore yields 628N push at 0.5MPa. The MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper, so if your application demands adjustable end-of-stroke cushioning, specify the MBLC variant on the current line. A plain cylinder does not hold its position when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X20SCM (same bore/stroke/force)
- ✓ Same G1/8 port and mounting accessories
- ✓ Sensor: swap CS1-M/DS1-M → CMSG/DMSG/EMSG
- ✓ Need a cushion? use MBLC (adjustable air cushion)
- ✓ Confirm back cover (CA / U) and thread (PT/NPT/G)
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.1 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load on the piston rod.
- check Front/rear covers are threaded — not intended for field disassembly.
- check Use the correct mounting accessory (LB / FA / SDB) and back cover (CA / U / CM).
- check For new builds, specify the MBL32X20SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X20SCM FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X20SCM, which shares the same 32mm bore, 20mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. You will need to update your position sensors, as the MBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M models.
The 32mm bore uses a 12mm carbon-steel rod with an M10x1.25 rod-end thread and a G1/8 port. At 0.5MPa it generates 402N push and 346N pull force. At 0.7MPa the push force is 563N, and the maximum theoretical force is 82kgf at 1.0MPa.
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